Thanks Jim, If you happen to come across the dimensions, I'd really appreciate a copy.
Thanks, Keith On 30 Aug 2013 21:34, "Jim Hearne" <[email protected]> wrote: > We did that one just by fitting the engine in and modifying the bits that > were too close. > You do have to cut the top side rail before the engine will fit it, tack > weld in a temporary diagonal tube from the suspension turret to further > across the front top rail to stop things moving while you redo the top side > rail. > > Rather than cutting out and replacing the lower side chassis rail where it > needs to clear the crank pulley we just cut the side off the tube and then > plated it back over with 3mm steel, then added an extra tube above it. > > Somebody else did have dimensioned drawings from when they had done the > conversion but i can't think where they are at the moment. > > Jim > > On 30/08/2013 17:49, Keith Joseph wrote: > > Hi Jim, > > Thanks for the advice. I've been looking on your Quantum website and have > been trying to study the Engine transplant photo's re: RS1800i Zetec into > Quantum 2+2 - Did you modify the frame purely by offering up the > replacement engine or was it done to "Quantum's" dimensions? > > Cheers, > > Keith > > On 30/08/2013 09:41, Jim Hearne wrote: > > I doubt if Quantum have one in stock but they should have the drawings > and be able to make one. > > But, it’s bound to be far in excess of the cost of getting your one > modified. > > Remember the spaceframe is bonded to the bulkhead so it may not come off > easily, and can damaged the bulkhead gelcoat if you apply too much force. > > Jim > > > *From:* Keith Joseph <[email protected]> > *Sent:* Thursday, August 29, 2013 10:01 PM > *To:* [email protected] <[email protected]> > *Subject:* [Quantum Owners] Front chassis for a 2+2 > > Hi, > > Does anyone know if it's possible to get hold of the front chassis for a > 2+2 which is designed to take the Zetec Engine? > > I'm changing my 2+2 from a 1.6 CVH to a 2.0 Zetec and thought it might be > easier to just unbolt the existing framework and replace it with the > correctly shaped one, rather than cutting and welding the original. > > Has anyone got one lying around they no longer need / want or want to swap > for a CVH frame? > > Cheers, > > Keith > -- > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Quantum Owners Group" group. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected] > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > [email protected] > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/quantumowners?hl=en > > IMPORTANT NOTE: All information presented herewith is provided on an "As > Is" basis, without warranty or the implication thereof. 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